Therapists in Clarks Summit, PA

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a masters degree in clinical social work and an additional masters in sex and relationship therapy. I have worked in different settings including private practice, medical settings, and community based mental health. I have seen individuals and couples who are struggling with anxiety, familial conflict, communication, intimacy issues, body image, grief and loss, caregiver stress, and challenging life transitions or adjustments.

Are you ready to make venting productive? I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, sexual/intimacy issues, OCD and specific phobias, relationship issues, and trauma. I like to cater therapeutic approaches to the individuals (ages 18+) and couples I work with, and also like to incorporate humor whenever appropriate to build and maintain rapport. Currently, I am working towards becoming a Certified Sex Therapist and am a LGBTQ+ Ally!

I love working with various clients of all ages and needs. My primary specialty is couples' work, but I am also experienced and enjoy working with families and individuals.

I’ve been in the counseling field for nearly 30 years and continue to feel passionate about helping each person, family or couple. As a faith-based therapist I integrate my clinical experience & training with biblical beliefs in my treatment approach. Healthy relationships are vital to living a satisfying and fulfilling life. The first step in healing is self-awareness. Understanding your emotions and thoughts can guide you in establishing healthy boundaries. Second, grasping the body-mind connection is vital to the transformation process. Lastly, identifying your attachment style can improve your friendships, marriage and family.

I provide therapeutic services for individuals and families who are struggling with difficult relationships, and for anyone needing help navigating challenging states of being or life situations. Perhaps troubling emotions, including numbness, are separating you from others and from participating in the world, keeping you disconnected from life. Perhaps you are at an impasse where the old ways of life are no longer working and the new have not yet emerged; maybe you are giving up hope of meaningful contact with others and on how you fit in this world.

It is my passion to provide compassionate support and expertise to help you navigate and grow through life's challenges. I work with a broad array of issues, such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, and eating disorders. I strive to cultivate a strong therapeutic alliance, empowering you to discover your strengths and to facilitate lasting change. I provide a supportive and compassionate environment where you can explore your concerns, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies. I value your uniqueness and strive to develop a deep understanding of your experience, values, and aspirations.

A Licensed psychologist for over thirty years my style of therapy has transformed to a more experiential approach for my clients. Approaching therapy from a Gestalt perspective focusing on what's showing up in the "Here and Now" while guiding folks to enter an embodied self awareness. More recently I have embarked on a new journey to use horses as part of an Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy modality. Horses like all animals live in the here and now and show up to sessions from a very present focused moment and non judgmental relational curiosity joining folks in their healing process.

I strive to help adults and couples find improved emotional health. If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed and want to feel better, I invite you to reach out.

You have already succeeded at taking the most difficult step by recognizing that supportive therapy could be helpful. My approach is to facilitate a collaborative working relationship, to continue to help you to identify your strengths, and to help you to reach your goals. Together we will explore the road of self-discovery and self-growth that will assist you to lead a more fulfilling life.

Struggling with depression, anxiety, or stress? Dealing with grief, loss, or trauma? Feeling overwhelmed? Losing hope that things will ever change? WE CAN HELP. We are here to help you experience growth, healing, and wholeness in your life and relationships. Whether you want to feel less stressed, experience less conflict, enjoy better communication, fall more deeply in love, or otherwise enjoy better self-esteem and more satisfying relationships with partners, friends, family, or kids (even adult children), our experienced and highly trained therapists can help you reach your goals.

Welcome! I'm so glad you are taking a step to take care of yourself! Therapy is a place of refuge and solace; a place to slow down to take a closer look at what has not been fulfilling, what has caused pain, what has lingered and now surfaces as problematic. It's a place to address underlying relationship patterns, trauma, losses, etc. with compassionate support. It is ALSO a place to honor what you have become even in spite of what has left you feeling "stuck," anxious, lost, sad, overwhelmed, fearful, alone, etc.

If you find discord between different parts of yourself and between you and people or situations in your life, consider embarking on this journey to personal freedom and self-discovery. This work is about finding your own inner balance and resolution and feeling free to express your authenticity. I work with mood disorders, anxiety, sleep, stress, family and relationship conflicts, compulsions and addictions. I use my own mix of many theoretical and practice techniques in the service of your resolution, integration and wholeness, with special expertise in relationship counseling, spirituality and gender issues.

The transition into parenthood can be exhausting! The amount of responsibility of caring for a new baby can feel overwhelming, isolating and even scary. You are not alone and with help you can heal. I’ll give you the tools and resources you need to begin healing and start living again! While I do work with couples and individuals, my true passion lies in working with parents! It is my great honor to join you while you begin a new chapter, start gaining hope and much deserved relief!

It is easy to feel overwhelmed and lose one's sense of True North. Issues and experiences from the past may require healing and integration. Current challenges may require more inner wisdom and resourcefulness than we can access on our own. Many people need support to resolve conflicts, deepen connections and expand their lives. Relationships require a solid sense of self, good boundaries, and compassion toward oneself and others, which all can be learned. Even without a religious affiliation, spiritual practices such as gratitude are often enriching. I value new insights, suggest homework and teach practical skills.

As an individual and couples therapist and a parenting coach for over 25 years, I am very experienced at working with clients in crisis. Often a marriage is in trouble or just not enough. Parents are trying hard to be the best parents they can be, but not succeeding. Individuals can be stuck, overwhelmed, confused or feel hopeless. The habituated way we cope often causes us great suffering and prevents us from enjoying our lives.

You find yourself worrying, lying awake, and unsure how to turn off your brain. Maybe you don’t feel heard in your marriage or relationship, don't feel appreciated, or that you’re always having "the same argument". Or you've recently lost a loved one and are not sure what to do next, how to grieve, or just need someone to listen. Maybe you need help meeting deadlines, being on time, or organizing yourself so you can remember important dates. Overall, you’re ready for a change. You are ready to live the life you've dreamed of. I want to help you get there. Visit my website to book a consultation appointment directly with me.

Grief, trauma, insecurities, anxiety and depression do not discriminate. You are not alone. If you find it difficult to move beyond it and you feel stuck, this is normal. Our body keeps score and remembers. This is why I integrate techniques that connect the mind and body. It is important to release stored up tension and stress, as well as addressing our core beliefs about our experiences. While creating coping mechanisms is important I will also help you discover root causes and address obstacles in a holistic manner.